The Energy Audit: Where Your Time Actually Goes vs. Where It Should Go

01/09/2025 8 min
The Energy Audit: Where Your Time Actually Goes vs. Where It Should Go

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Streamline and Shine podcast, Steff Bolton discusses the common struggle of feeling overwhelmed by time constraints and the importance of conducting an energy audit. She emphasises that it's not about having more hours but rather about utilising the existing hours effectively. The conversation covers the pitfalls of busy work, the significance of focusing on high-value activities, and practical steps to reclaim time and energy through delegation and prioritization.00:00 Understanding the Time Dilemma03:17 The Importance of an Energy Audit06:05 Reclaiming Your Time and EnergyIt's not that you need more hours, it's that you need to stop wasting the ones you've got.An energy audit is a time and focus reality check.Most business owners overestimate time spent on important tasks.Busy work can prevent you from achieving meaningful results.Your energy should be invested in high-value activities.Track your activities for a week to identify time wasters.Use a color-coding system to categorize tasks.Start delegating or outsourcing low-level tasks.Reclaim your energy by focusing on CEO-level activities.Engage with the community to share your energy audit experiences.time management, energy audit, productivity, CEO mindset, delegation, business growth, work-life balance, efficiency, task management, leadershipDon't forget to give us a follow on InstagramCheck out our websiteEmail us if you'd like to be interviewed on a future episode, or have a topic suggestion you'd like us to cover:[email protected] If you'd like to find out more about The Streamline Suite, and which areas of our services you and your business could benefit from, please email us at [email protected] InstagramFacebookWebsite

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